Greater Wilmington – Book Drive for Nashville
In recognition of the needs in Nashville, Tenn., after the recent destructive and deadly tornado, Assistance League will “pay it forward” by purchasing $1,000 of new children’s books. Members of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington were surprised and heartened after Hurricane Florence when we were contacted by Destinee’s Gift, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, organization started by […]
Mar
North Coast – Books for Children
All the kids held up a book and said, “Thank you!” “Alright, is everybody ready to get some free books?” said staff members at Foothill Oak Elementary. This was the day thousands of children at four schools in Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad were taking home brand new books for free. “We were absolutely amazed,” said […]
Mar
Bellingham – Bellingham’s Thrift & Gift Shop Good Deals!
Where Can You Get A Good Deal? Answer: At Assistance League of Bellingham’s Thrift & Gift Shop! The shop is our main source of funding for our four philanthropic programs in Whatcom County. Operation School Bell®, our signature program, provided over 2,200 kids in need with new clothing in 2019-2020. What makes Thrift & Gift […]
13
Mar
Northern Virginia – Partners with Dominion Energy to Help Food-Insecure Students
Fairfax County is the second richest county in the United States, yet many children who live there go hungry. According to Fairfax County Public Schools, 28% of students qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Making sure kids are fed while they are in school partially combats this issue. But we need to ensure they’re fed […]
Mar
San Luis Obispo County – Helps Kids Succeed
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County conducted it’s final scheduled giveaway of school clothing and school supplies to disadvantaged students in Paso Robles. Early Saturday morning, the volunteers set up the Operation School Bell® booth outside Kohls. Students in the Paso Robles School District arrived with certificates that entitled them to choose school clothes […]
07
Mar
Greater Wilmington – Benefits from Annual Play at the Beach
Over 250 women enjoyed a day of game playing during the 12th Annual Play at the Beach Feb. 27, 2020 at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The annual event features lunch and card games including bridge, canasta, and pinochle, plus board games, and mahjong, dominoes, or other games. The proceeds benefit Assistance League […]
